The George Ryan
Archaeological Thrillers
History isn’t buried. It’s waiting to be uncovered.
Follow Canadian entrepreneur George Ryan as his passion for history and archaeology leads him into ancient mysteries, deadly conspiracies, and adventures spanning Ireland and the far corners of the world.
Start with Book One...
then decide how far you're willing to follow the truth.
Every Adventure Needs an Explorer
Before the books begin...
George Ryan never set out to become an adventurer.
He's an entrepreneur whose greatest strength isn't fighting or espionage. It's curiosity. That curiosity repeatedly places him in situations where history collides with greed, power, and murder.
Alongside friends, family, and allies, George travels through some of the world's most remarkable historical locations, solving mysteries rooted in real archaeology and history.
Every novel can be enjoyed on its own, but readers will get the richest experience by following George's journey from the very beginning.
The Series…so far
Fast-paced archaeological thrillers. Rooted in real history and real places. With believable characters.
Where the adventure begins
The Brandon House
When George Ryan's fascination with Ireland's past uncovers a mystery hidden for centuries, he finds himself pursued by ruthless enemies determined to keep history buried. What begins as a simple archaeological discovery soon becomes a deadly race across Ireland, where every clue brings George closer to a truth someone is willing to kill to protect.
The mystery deepens.
The Atlantis Enigma
George Ryan's search for answers leads him beyond myth and into a conspiracy stretching back thousands of years. As ancient clues point toward the greatest archaeological mystery of all, George and his friends must separate legend from fact before those hunting the same secret reach it first.
The search becomes personal.
The Donegal Cipher
An encrypted mystery hidden within Ireland's rugged northwest pulls George Ryan into another dangerous investigation. As long-forgotten history begins to reveal itself, he discovers that solving the cipher may expose a secret powerful enough to change everything people thought they knew about the past.
The adventure crosses the Atlantic.
The Tofino Deception
A surfing trip to Canada's spectacular Pacific coast turns into another life-threatening adventure when George Ryan uncovers a mystery concealed beneath one of the world's wildest shorelines. What begins as an escape soon becomes a relentless pursuit through history, deception, and danger.
The greatest mystery awaits.
The Orkney Reliquary
(Coming Autumn 2026)
George Ryan's honeymoon to Scotland's Orkney Islands becomes anything but relaxing when an extraordinary discovery draws him into one of history's oldest mysteries. Set among Neolithic monuments older than Stonehenge and the pyramids, The Orkney Reliquary promises another unforgettable archaeological thriller.